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Meet the Staff

Averi Vetsch

Averi Vetsch is a senior at Owatonna High School. This is her second year in Magnet. She is involved in DECA, Prom Committee, NHS and Young Life. She plays hockey and soccer. In Vetsch's free time, you...

Aza Lewis

Writer

Aza Lewis is a senior at OHS this year. This is her second year on the Magnet staff. Lewis is involved in DECA, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Thriving Minds and choir. Lewis also spends much of her time dancing...

Jamie Lisowski

Jamie Lisowski is a senior at Owatonna High School. This is going to be his first year on the Magnet staff. Outside of school, Lisowski is involved in football and track. During his free time, he likes...

Recent Stories

Owatonna track and field seniors commit to compete at the collegiate level
February 20, 2025
Addy Krenzelok, Writer
Owatonna seniors continue their lacrosse career
February 20, 2025
OHS seniors end their high school football career and commit to the next level
February 13, 2025
Brooke Hagel, Writer
Icy roads affect OHS students
February 12, 2025
Cody McGaheran, Writer
New Coffee and Drink Places in Town, Scooters and Dunkin Donuts
February 11, 2025
Aza Lewis, Writer
The rise of dad shoes
February 11, 2025
Joe Zeman

Showcase

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Owatonna track and field seniors commit to compete at the collegiate level
February 20, 2025
Addy Krenzelok, Writer
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OHS seniors end their high school football career and commit to the next level
February 13, 2025
Brooke Hagel, Writer
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Splash Page
Icy roads affect OHS students
February 12, 2025
Cody McGaheran, Writer
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Student Life
The rise of dad shoes
February 11, 2025
Joe Zeman
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Boys basketball assists one another to victory
February 5, 2025
Addy Krenzelok, Writer
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Gavin Saxton committing on National Signing Day for baseball.

OHS National Signing Day: Baseball Commits

Jack Mottl, Editor • February 21, 2025

Senior Nolan Soller signs to commit to William Penn University.

Owatonna seniors continue their lacrosse career

February 20, 2025

OHS Student Bridgit Volsen with her Scooters drink.

New Coffee and Drink Places in Town, Scooters and Dunkin Donuts

Aza Lewis, Writer • February 11, 2025

Jacob Dut, a sophomore at OHS using TikTok on his phone during his first period class.

TIKTOK’S LAST TICK: WILL THE U.S. LET IT STICK?

Amal Mohamed, Writer • February 11, 2025

Students work on their team-decision making role plays. They are applying their problem solving skills with real world problems.

DECA districts have an impact on students at Owatonna High School

Emma Meiners, Writer • February 6, 2025

News

Jan. 6 rioters pardoned
February 4, 2025
Joe Zeman, Writer
Supportive community members allow for successful activities
January 6, 2025
Tanner Smith, Writer
The Activities Office enjoys watching students pursue their passions
December 19, 2024
Tanner Smith, Writer
Books to read this holiday season
December 12, 2024
Aurora Sim, Writer
The undiscovered treasures of Owatonna: Eatons Books
December 4, 2024
Ramla Yussuf, Writer
Black Friday promotes overconsumption culture
November 26, 2024
Safa Fakrudin, Writer
OHS attendance secretaries go above and beyond to connect with students
November 22, 2024
Tanner Smith, Writer
Anti-bullying gets one week out of the year
November 21, 2024
Ramla Yussuf, Writer
Thanksgiving or Thanks-Taking?
November 19, 2024
Ramla Yussuf, Writer

Student Life

Thriving Minds hosted a festive event to bring students together over mental health. Designed by Joanna Haggerty

Mental Health is seen “Inside and Out”

Cody McGaheran, Writer • December 18, 2024

Sarah Braga is a foreign exchange student at OHS this year.

OHS welcomes exchange students: Sarah Braga

Kennedy Schammel, Writer • December 17, 2024

OHS Give Week gave students the opportunity to make tie blankets for the community. These will be donated to those in need for cold Minnesota winters.

Give Week brings the holiday spirit to OHS

Cody McGaheran, Writer • November 25, 2024

Arts and Entertainment

The Dance Super Bowl

Aza Lewis, Writer

February 3, 2025

NBA 2K25 revolutionizes the gaming world by more realistic software. Press released photo from NBA 2K site.

Is “NBA 2K25” elevating the game or falling short?

Jamie Lisowski, Writer

December 18, 2024

Fortnite is set to rerelease "OG Fortnite" on Dec. 6, 2024.

“OG Fortnite” makes a return

Jamie Lisowski, Writer

December 6, 2024

Sports

Ava Olson wins the jump ball for the Huskies against the Northfield Raiders.

Girls basketball dominates the court

Brandon Canales-Blanco, Writer

February 4, 2025

The Owatonna Dance Team kicks their way through their last few performances of the year. Photo submitted by Chris Wright.

The Owatonna Dance Team and other dance studios prepare for annual community show

Brooke Hagel, Writer

January 31, 2025

OHS Adaptive Floor Hockey members attack the puck in attempts to make a goal.

Adapted Floor Hockey looks into the year

Anna Mollenhauer, Writer

January 6, 2025

OHS Gymnastics Team represents their new team jackets for the 2024-2025 season.

OHS Gymnasts have a striking showcase event

Brooke Hagel, Writer

December 12, 2024

Junior Will Radel takes on the goalie one on one.

OHS Boys Hockey Shoots into the Season

Anna Mollenhauer, Writer

December 12, 2024

Multi-media

The interviewees of OHS Magnets new podcast showcase their sports teams success.

Podcast: Sports Talk with the A’s

Averi Vetsch and Anna Mollenhauer • December 12, 2024

Freshman Ashton Wilkemeyer and Freshman Miguel Arevelo working on English work.

A Week in Photos

Brandon Canales-Blanco, Photographer • November 12, 2024

Meet the Staff

Jack Mottl

Editor

Jackson Mottl is a senior at OHS this year. This is his second year on the Magnet staff. Mottl is involved in basketball, soccer and tennis. In his free time, Mottl enjoys spending time with his family,...

Graeme Spinks